94 Square Miles of Fun!

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This resort city in the Coachella Valley has it all.It is a place where resort hotels like the Renaissance offer luxury to all who visit, with tennis courts, pools, restaurants, bars and live entertainment. But don’t be fooled by all the luxurious pools and relaxing resorts— this desert oasis offers visitors many choices when it comes to active things to do.

Golf and Hollywood history

There are many places to play in this green valley, including more golf courses per capita than any other place in the world. You can play where the pros play or on ahistoric course like the Indian Canyons Golf Resort, which has been a favorite of many Hollywood stars. Indian Canyons Golf Resort

The course is lined with unique homes, some of which were once owned by Walt Disney.Teeing off, you can’t help but notice the beautiful mountains that come down to meet the course.

Many may recognize the famous Disney fountain that shoots water more than 100 feet into the air.Take in the history where the likes of Jackie Gleason, Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra and Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan and Lyndon B. Johnson played.

Playing does not stop on the golf course, as there are six are area casinos that host plenty of action. They offer Vegas-style gaming, restaurants, hotels and live entertainment.Elvis lived here!!!The city is known as the playground of the stars. Take the Rich and Famous Tour with Best ofthe Best Tours, where you will be treated to a look at the homes owned by Elvis, Elizabeth Taylor,Lily Tomlin, Cher, Liberace, President Ronald Reagan, Dinah Shore,Zsa Zsa Gabor and many others. You will see the hillside home of Barbara Streisand and James Brolin and the home of LeonardoDeCaprio. The guides will share the interesting stories of those days and the history of the homes.

Nature and scenery

Visitors coming into the valley will find fields of wind turbines. It is quite a sight, and the storybehind them is an interesting one. These wind farms produce electricity for the city. The Best of the Best will take you on a tour of the farms with very knowledgeable tour guides. It is better than our 10th-grade science lessons. In this valley, during certain times of the year, you can enjoy the sun and warmth and, just a short tram ride up the mountain— 8,516 feet — you can enjoy snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, camping or just some family snow fun.

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will take you high above the valley to the snow-capped mountains. In the summer, the mountain activities are in full swing with guided nature walks,camping, hiking and more. At the top of the mountain, visitors will find Peak’s Restaurant. It offers beautiful views of the Coachella Valley and good food options for all diners. Also at the top is Pines Cafe, a cafeteria-style restaurant,and the Lookout Lounge, offering alcoholic beverages andappetizers.

The tram itself is an experience. It rotates as you ascend and descend the mountain to allow for all visitors to take in the views of the valley and the mountains. Thefirst tram was completed in 1963. A project was completed in 2000 that added new cars and renovated the facilities. It is known as the world’s largest rotating tramcar system ever constructed.

Since 1963, about 18 million people have ridden the tram to the Mount San Jacinto StatePark. This area at the top of the mountain offers significant biological, cultural, recreational,educational, geological and scientific values preserved for future generations. It is a fun place to play in the winter and a great place to cool o! in the summer.Visitors coming into the valley will find fields of wind turbines. It is quite a sight and the story behind them interesting. These wind farms produce electricity for the city. The Best of the Best Tour company will take you on an interesting tour of the farms with very knowledgeable tour guides. It is better than our 10th grade science lessons.The downtown streets of Palm Springs are lined with unique shops, restaurants, coffee houses and more. Many visitors spend days perusing to find that perfect eclectic piece for their home.

This valley of 46,000-plus residents visitors will find any entertainment they could imagine from horseback riding to theaters with concerts and plays. Pack up your bikinis and head for the valley. For more information visit http://www.visitpalmsprings.com/.

This resort city in the Coachella Valley has it all.It is a place where resort hotels like the Renaissance offer luxury to all who visit, with tennis courts, pools, restaurants, bars and live entertainment. But don’t be fooled by all the luxurious pools and relaxing resorts— this desert oasis offers visitors many choices when it comes to active things to do.

Golf and Hollywood history

There are many places to play in this green valley, including more golf courses per capita than any other place in the world. You can play where the pros play or on ahistoric course like the Indian Canyons Golf Resort, which has been a favorite of many Hollywood stars. Indian Canyons Golf Resort

The course is lined with unique homes, some of which were once owned by Walt Disney.Teeing off, you can’t help but notice the beautiful mountains that come down to meet the course.

Many may recognize the famous Disney fountain that shoots water more than 100 feet into the air.Take in the history where the likes of Jackie Gleason, Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra and Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan and Lyndon B. Johnson played.

Playing does not stop on the golf course, as there are six are area casinos that host plenty of action. They offer Vegas-style gaming, restaurants, hotels and live entertainment.Elvis lived here!!!The city is known as the playground of the stars. Take the Rich and Famous Tour with Best ofthe Best Tours, where you will be treated to a look at the homes owned by Elvis, Elizabeth Taylor,Lily Tomlin, Cher, Liberace, President Ronald Reagan, Dinah Shore,Zsa Zsa Gabor and many others. You will see the hillside home of Barbara Streisand and James Brolin and the home of LeonardoDeCaprio. The guides will share the interesting stories of those days and the history of the homes.

Nature and scenery

Visitors coming into the valley will find fields of wind turbines. It is quite a sight, and the storybehind them is an interesting one. These wind farms produce electricity for the city. The Best of the Best will take you on a tour of the farms with very knowledgeable tour guides. It is better than our 10th-grade science lessons. In this valley, during certain times of the year, you can enjoy the sun and warmth and, just a short tram ride up the mountain— 8,516 feet — you can enjoy snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, camping or just some family snow fun.

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will take you high above the valley to the snow-capped mountains. In the summer, the mountain activities are in full swing with guided nature walks,camping, hiking and more. At the top of the mountain, visitors will find Peak’s Restaurant. It offers beautiful views of the Coachella Valley and good food options for all diners. Also at the top is Pines Cafe, a cafeteria-style restaurant,and the Lookout Lounge, offering alcoholic beverages andappetizers.

The tram itself is an experience. It rotates as you ascend and descend the mountain to allow for all visitors to take in the views of the valley and the mountains. Thefirst tram was completed in 1963. A project was completed in 2000 that added new cars and renovated the facilities. It is known as the world’s largest rotating tramcar system ever constructed.

Since 1963, about 18 million people have ridden the tram to the Mount San Jacinto StatePark. This area at the top of the mountain offers significant biological, cultural, recreational,educational, geological and scientific values preserved for future generations. It is a fun place to play in the winter and a great place to cool o! in the summer.Visitors coming into the valley will find fields of wind turbines. It is quite a sight and the story behind them interesting. These wind farms produce electricity for the city. The Best of the Best Tour company will take you on an interesting tour of the farms with very knowledgeable tour guides. It is better than our 10th grade science lessons.The downtown streets of Palm Springs are lined with unique shops, restaurants, coffee houses and more. Many visitors spend days perusing to find that perfect eclectic piece for their home.

This valley of 46,000-plus residents visitors will find any entertainment they could imagine from horseback riding to theaters with concerts and plays. Pack up your bikinis and head for the valley. For more information visit http://www.visitpalmsprings.com/.

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